Digital Gadgets

In this article, Jason R. Rich takes a look at a handful of optional products that can be used with your Apple iPhone or iPad in order to automate and control appliances, lights, the thermostat, and other devices within your home from anywhere. Plus, you’ll discover how to use your iOS device as a wireless baby monitor, home video monitoring system, or even to track the location of your dog in real-time.

The iPad is a great little device all on its own. But if you want to extend its usefulness, some of the accessories that Jason R. Rich recommends can make your iPad even more useful, probably for a relatively small outlay of cash.

Whether you’re recording your band or creating a podcast, the microphone you use can mean the difference between and amateur production and a professional one. In this article, writer Michael Miller examines the 10 best USB microphones today at various price levels – and helps you decide which is right for your needs.

Thanks to the introduction of Spotify apps, it's letting third-party developers enhance the Spotify experience. These free apps add new features to Spotify, including new ways to discover music, customized concert information, and even help learning new languages. Check out these suggestions for 10 great Spotify apps you need to try.

Spotify is packed with advanced features, including sharing music, building playlists with your friends, and listening to music offline. Our tips explain how to take advantage of these and other advanced Spotify features.

We sent our senior editor to the 2005 CES, and all we got was this article running down the major technology trends and hot products that were on display. Would it have killed him to bring back a t-shirt or two?

We once again sent our senior editor to Las Vegas to cover the 2006 Consumer Electronics Show, and once again he failed to even bring us back a Las Vegas t-shirt or shot glass. But he did bring us this recap of the gadgets and technology trends he witnessed first hand at the show.

In this article, Jason R. Rich explores how the addition of 4G LTE Internet connectivity within 2015 model year vehicles will impact the in-car experience for drivers and passengers alike. Discover what a "connected car" will soon be capable of.

This article showcases a dozen powerful apps designed for business users. It offers a preview to the type of features and functionality you can add to your iPhone 3G, iPhone 3Gs and iPhone 4 by downloading inexpensive third-party applications.

One of the most wildly popular apps for Xbox One is Twitch, a video-streaming app that allows you to watch others as they play various games. Learn how to acquire, deploy, and use Twitch on the Xbox One.

So Bitcoin is a virtual currency. But how did Bitcoin come about? How did Bitcoin evolve from concept to the most popular virtual currency today? Michael Miller explains the history of virtual currency and Bitcoin in this chapter from The Ultimate Guide to Bitcoin.